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I wasn't old enough to really follow Mac and Connors during the height of their careers, but did intensely follow Connors' classic 1991 US Open run to the finals. I was really impressed with his intensity and conviction.

I might be the only board member who is a Courier fan to the heart. When all is said and done, however, I have to say that my favorite Amerian player of all-time is David Wheaton.

ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I remember this one time when I went on a vacation on the Maldives. That was in the year 2001, I think. I went to this spa. I went to walk around with my girlfriend. I walk in, and we want to book a spa. This guy goes, "AHH, I remember you. You beat Sampras. I saw you on TV." That was like, really, how can you remember me? This guy has probably never been off his island and still knows me. I was a little bit shocked. Then I went to play tennis with him because he was actually the tennis teacher. It was nice.

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Actually, while it may be plain old Roddick-bashing, Glenn does have a point. Should any of the young Americans be included in a poll of all-time favourite, considering that they're only at the beginning of their careers? I mean, if I were to champion Gambill as my favourite American I could rightfully be laughed at, but in a few years' time it may well be a different story (although it almost certainly won't, come to think of it, so I won't be bringing him up any time soon).

ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I remember this one time when I went on a vacation on the Maldives. That was in the year 2001, I think. I went to this spa. I went to walk around with my girlfriend. I walk in, and we want to book a spa. This guy goes, "AHH, I remember you. You beat Sampras. I saw you on TV." That was like, really, how can you remember me? This guy has probably never been off his island and still knows me. I was a little bit shocked. Then I went to play tennis with him because he was actually the tennis teacher. It was nice.

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Yeah, I'm not the biggest fan of his commentating but I loved to watch Courier play. I especially cheered him on during his veteran years. I still remember that great 5-setter against "Their Timmy" in Wimbledon '99, when he lost 9-7 (?) in the 5th after having match points. That was during his great run at the All England Club of epic matches, including a 13-11 win over Sjeng Schalken in the 3rd round. He had to be hospitalized afterwards.

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Yeah, that was a great tournament. I also remember when a few months earlier he lost in the finals of Memphis to Haas, in Haas' first tournament win. Haas was really complimentary and said he was happy to have played "a former #1". Anyway, that's also when I became a Haas fan.

I like Jim's commentary, but never get to hear it since he's usually on cable. I wonder if he's going to commentate for RCA this year?

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TennisFool, Guga is my favorite player But Sampras is my favorite player ever... there's a difference but I haven't quite stumbled upon the best explanation yet. Also, Federer has been my favorite player for 3 years now. And Andy has moved up there too. I guess he's a part of it too. And I reeeeeeeaally like Lleyton. He's been up there for a while. So that's five,

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